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JON SMITH SUBS OF JACKSONVILLE

4765 HODGES BLVD UNIT 2, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904.253.3061

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2616122
Grade history
JUL 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment business license expired 6-1-2023.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler across from fryer soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at soda dispensing machine in dining area slightly soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee that has been employed over 60 days without proof of food training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in front of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut cabbage dated 7/23 not consumed within 7 days after opening. Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside area of Ice chute on self dispensing soda machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple pans and plastic containers not inverted / protected on clean storage shelf next to 3CS.
Basic/24-05-4
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment business license expired 6-1-2023.
High priority/50-17-3

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.